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This article describes how to obtain Service Pack 5a for
Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. To see a complete list of bugs that are fixed
by this update, see either the Fixlist.htm file that accompanies the service
pack or the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

NOTE: This service pack is for use only by holders of a current valid
Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5 license. This service pack addresses some
specific problems that were discovered in SQL Server version 6.5 after it began
shipping. Microsoft recommends that all Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5 users
apply this service pack.

SQL Server 6.5 Service Pack 5a is available
for Intel (x86) and Alpha-based computers.

NOTE: For information and installation instructions on the German
version of the service pack, click the article number to view the article in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q197176
(http://www.microsoft.com/IntlKB/Germany/Support/kb/D38/D38100.HTM)
INF: Readme.txt fr SQL Server, Version 6.5, Service Pack 5.

Instructions for Downloading

For additional
information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following
article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/119591/EN-US/
)
How To Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most
current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file
was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help to
prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

To obtain
these self-extracting files using the anonymous FTP server on the Internet:

The files in the Microsoft Software Library are compressed,
self- extracting executable files. After you download the file you need, simply
run it to extract the files it contains. Note that the expanded file for each
of the platforms contains both the Readme.txt file for installation
instructions of the service pack, and the Fixlist.htm file describing all bugs
that are corrected with this patch.

If you need more information or
assistance regarding this service pack, please contact your primary support
provider.